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Moses Miller (Author)
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September 12, 2006
NAN: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones, is the riveting story of a troubled black male from Brooklyn, New York that was forced underground after warring with a corrupt NYPD unit in the 1980’s. Fortunately for Nathan Jones (also known as Nan), he survived the attempt to end his life, and lived to tell his tale.

But, his story is not unlike many urban tales today, where the prevalence of corruption and greed result in the demise of many innocent individuals. Often times, our youth find themselves entrapped by the powers that be to their own detriment. In the case of Nathan Jones, when Five-0 came gunning for him, he refused to become another statistic.

But, to understand what Nan became, you have to take the time to fully understand what he was forced to become. At the tender age of thirteen, Nan witnessed the brutal murders of his parents, at the hands of a drug crazed PCP addict. This tragic event resulted in his childhood being stolen from him, and what remained of his teenage years being spent in an orphanage.

As he struggled to deal with his loss, a police officer named Mark Carson entered his life and became the father figure that he desperately needed. He was also introduced to another youth, named Joseph Hayes who happened to be an orphan as well. Their bond was immediately cemented, when they both discovered that they shared an unfortunate similarity. On the same fateful night, the same man murdered both of their parents.

The two youths became inseparable blood brothers, with Mark Carson serving as their mentor and surrogate father. Unfortunately, as the prospects for the future began to look more promising, tragedy rears its ugly head once again. This time, Nan is reeled into a deadly game of cat and mouse that threatens to destroy everything around him.

NAN: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones, is a compelling tale, written exactly as it was told to Moses Miller. Intelligent Urban Fiction.

Nathan

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Former Long Island Voice and Newsday contributor Moses Miller's debut novel is a gritty and raw urban thriller. -- Long Island Press, October 5, 2006

The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones is a well written action-packed urban book that holds your attention to the end. -- Disilgold Soul Magazine, October 24, 2006

From the Author

Nan is a coming of age story that captures the trials and tribulations that Nathan Jones experiences during his journey to young adulthood. With this story and all of my works, I attempted to capture the experiences of the invisible men and women whose stories would otherwise go untold.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 342 pages
  • Publisher: Mind Candy, LLC.; 1 edition (September 12, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 097869290X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0978692902
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #810,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, September 19, 2008
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I'd been hearing that Moses Millers' writing style represented a change from predictable, boring and humdrum, to exciting, suspenseful and memorable. I hesitated somewhat, but here I am admitting, ` Nan : The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones' is intensely suspenseful and a read that readers will definitely enjoy.

Nathan Jones, an orphan, is being hunted by the people who corrupted his childhood. We're granted full access from the past to present as we're following each detail to see what and how Nan will do as he deals with the consequences. The story flows perfectly, with great characters and a powerful storyline that immediately engulfs you. I can't wait to read ` Nan : The Game of Trife.'
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Betrayal of the Worst Kind, November 16, 2006
This review is from: Nan: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones (Paperback)
Nathan "Nan" Jones and Joseph Hayes were introduced to each other at Saint Mary's Refuge Orphanage where they were both taken when they lost their parents. Ironically they both lost their parents the same night at the hands of the same man. This strategic introduction between the boys formed a bond that Officer Mark Carson planned. Their bond was strengthened and eternally tied through a blood oath.

Officer Carson was one of the policemen on duty that night and witnessed the melee that took the boys parents and stepped in to become a mentor and a father figure to them. Buying them gifts, spending time with them and teaching them to defend themselves training with Master Thaddeus, a Rastafarian who was trained in more than one martial art, became a necessity.

Author Miller takes readers through this story in a flashback manner, filling in gaps to show who Nan is, the troubles he confronted since the death of his parents, and how he learned to handle himself. As the story unfolds, we get to see how he meets his girlfriend, LaToya, his relationship with his best friend and blood brother, Joseph, and where and how Officer Mark Carson stepped into his life and the betrayal that finally manifests itself.

This is a beautifully written story with very vivid accounts of the events that unfold. I found myself cheering for Nan as he cleared each hurdle and for the man he became because of all he experienced. The only thing that bothered me was the ending - it stopped abruptly. I am looking forward to the sequel in order to find out what will happen to Nan and how he will tie up the loose ends of his life.


Review by Sharel E. Gordon-Love
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Breath of Fresh Air! Phenomenal Debut, October 31, 2008
This review is from: Nan: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones (Paperback)
Nathan "Nan" Jones and Joseph "Joe" Hayes are both orphans living at a boys home in New York. Both were taken from their parents the same night by the same dope fiend. The boys had no one to turn to except each other so from that night forward they became brothers.

A police officer, Mark Carson, who is the same police officer that was on the scene of the boys' parents' murders becomes a father figure and friend to the boys. As time progress they all become like family as Carson plays a major role in the boys' lives.

Over time the boys will both understand what it means to survive and to be loyal. As the boys become young men and the story takes off, it is very clear that they are headed into different directions. The "brothers" are battling the constant demons that haunts them from their past as they try to stay grounded. Full of betrayal, lies and murder will the loyalty Nan & Joe share be enough to fight through the corrupted streets of New York.

Moses Miller did a phenomenal job with his debut novel Nan: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones, I was engulfed within the story from the first page. Mr. Miller gives readers a change of pace; he keeps a strong storyline that's led by captivating and realistic characters. This novel played out more like a movie; I wouldn't be surprised if it turns into a screenplay in the near future.

This book is an absolute must read! I support this author and this novel to the fullest.

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